WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

Greeting Karl Zinsmeister One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship.

Preparation for Worship Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ has taught us that what we do for the least of your children we do also for him. Give us the will to serve others as he was the servant of all, who gave up his life and died for us, but lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Prelude - CRUCIFER for Harp and Organ Peter Mathews (b. 1944) Anita Burroughs-Price, harp

Christian Welcome and Announcements Tracey Daniel

Please pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor; include all requested information.

Call to Worship from Psalm 48

One: Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. All: We ponder your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of your temple. One: Your name, O God, like your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is filled with victory. All: Let Mount Zion be glad, let the towns of Judah rejoice because of your judgments. One: Consider well its ramparts; go through its citadels, that you may tell the next generation that this is God, our God

forever and ever. All: God will be our guide forever.

*Hymn 688 - Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart MORCAMBE

*Call to Confession

*Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We hear your voice calling to us, but we have not listened. We have not done your will, and we have rebelled against your love. We have not loved our neighbors, and we have refused to hear the cry of the needy, the outcast – “the least of these.” Forgive us, we pray, and free us for joyful obedience; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Assurance of Pardon

*Passing of the Peace

*Gloria Patri - Hymn 581 GREATOREX

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

New Testament Lesson - Mark 6:1-13 pew Bible, p. 38

Old Testament Lesson - Ezekiel 2:1-6 pew Bible, p. 724

(10:00) A Time with the Younger Church Children through fifth grade are invited to come forward.

Following our time together, all children will return to their pews for the rest of the worship service.

Sermon - The Prophets’ Vision Gary Fulton

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

*Hymn 187 - Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us BRADBURY

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory - HYFRYDOL arr. Anita Burroughs-Price (b. 1960)

*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Affirmation of Faith from A Brief Statement of Faith

We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation and calls women and men to all ministries of the church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced and to work with others for justice, freedom and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives.

*All who are able may stand.

WE GO IN GOD’S NAME

*Hymn 547 - Go, My Children, with My Blessing AR HYD Y NOS

(10:00) Congregational Meeting

*Charge and Benediction

*Closing Response - Hymn 600 AMEN *Chiming of the Trinity

The worship service ends with the Chiming of the Trinity. Please be mindful of those who remain to listen to the postlude.

*Postlude - Andantino from Concerto No. 3 in G for Two Keyboards P. Antonio Soler (1729-1783)

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Greeters: 10:00 - Caroline McCullen, chair, Julie Lyons, Tracey McDowell, Carol Vassey, Ashlyn Whitford. Ushers: 8:15 - Bill Fairfax, chair, Hunter Hobson, Kelly Hobson, Nancy Jude, Steven Lilly, Frank Littrell; 10:00 - Caroline McCullen, chair, Cindy Canning, Timothy Canning, Celeste Chapman, Chris Chapman, Jonathan Broyles. Service Assistants: 8:15 - Bear Mangum; 10:00 - Elizabeth Holderness. Treasurer’s Assistant: Eric Miller, Glenn Matteson. Shuttle Driver: J m Newman.

Congregational Meeting Today The Session has called a Congregational Meeting today following the 10:00 a.m. worship service in the sanctuary. The purpose of the meeting is to hear and act upon a report from the Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care Nominating Committee.

1704 Oberlin Rd. Raleigh, NC 27608 p. 919.834.3424 whitememorial.org

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, July 8 (M ark 6:1-13, Ezekiel 2:1-6)

Haiti Mission Trip through July 13

Worship (8:15 & 10:00 a.m., Sanctuary; 10:00 a.m. OnPoint@1704, Pickard)

8:30 a.m. - OnPoint House Band (Pickard)

11:00 a.m. - Congregational Meeting: APNC Report (Sanctuary)

11:10 a.m. - Music 101 (S300)

5:30 p.m. - SG2-Leden (C301-302)

Monday, July 9 (Ps. 9; Num. 32:1-6, 16-27; Rom. 8:26-30; Matt. 23:1-12)

5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard)

6:00 p.m. - Stephen Ministry Leaders (K300)

7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Stephen Ministry Continuing Ed./Supervision (W400)

8:00 p.m. - Adult Basketball (Pickard)

Tuesday, July 10 (Ps. 7; Num. 35:1-3, 9-15, 30-34; Rom. 8:31-39; Matt. 23:13-26)

7:00 a.m. - Men’s/Women’s Breakfast Bible Study (Geneva/Pickard)

8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100)

9:00 a.m. - Massanetta Middle School Conference Trip 2 (Off Site)

9:30 a.m. - Summer Fit After Fifty (Pickard); Russia Etc.: Knit/Crochet Group (C200)

3:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel)

4:30 p.m. - StepUp Ministry Board Meeting (C200)

6:00 p.m. - StepUp Life Skills Program/Dinner (Geneva)

Wednesday, July 11 (Ps. 134; Deut. 1:1-18; Rom. 9:1-18; Matt. 23:27-39)

7:45 a.m. - StepUp Employment Week (C100)

6:45 p.m. - OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (K100)

8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100)

Thursday, July 12 (Ps. 130; Deut. 3:18-28; Rom. 9:19-33; Matt. 23:27-39)

7:45 a.m. - StepUp Employment Week (C100, C102-103)

8:00 a.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel)

9:30 a.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (C200)

Friday, July 13 (Ps. 40; Deut. 31:7-13, 24-32:4; Rom. 10:1-13; Matt. 24:15-31)

7:45 a.m. - StepUp Employment Week (C100, C102-103)

9:30 a.m. - Summer Fit After Fifty (Pickard)

6:30 p.m. - Healing Prayer Practice Support (Chapel)

8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)

Saturday, July 14 (Ps. 90; Deut. 34:1-12; Rom. 10:14-21; Matt. 24:32-51)

No Events Scheduled

CONGRATULATIONS TOAnn and David Rosar, on the birth of grandchild Eve Elizabeth Langford Rosar, June 26 to Jane and Ross Rosar, Raleigh, NC.

HOSPITALS (*designates discharged)Duke: *Bill Brawley; Duke Raleigh: *Connie Hudson; Rex: Joan Kidd

Joys & CONCERNS

WMPC | JULY 8, 2018 WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE

ARTS CAMP!A LOVE THAT NEVER ENDS: USING THE ARTS TO EMBRACE GOD AND NEIGHBOR

West Raleigh Presbyterian Church27 Horne St. near NCSUJuly 30 – August 3 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. plus Extended Day Activities & Trips

For Children in Grades 1 – 5 (rising 2 – 6)Cost: $125 per Camper Registration close: July 13, 2018

Join us for a week of visual art, music and song, drama and storytelling, as we explore our call to love our neighbor. Our week will include service projects and trips – some optional and others built into the 6-hour camp! On days when we do not have trips planned, we will offer free aftercare. Our experienced arts leaders are planning an exciting week that will appeal to all creative-abilities. Questions? Contact Marietta@wrpc.org or call the church office at 919-828-5468 x14. Register at www.wrpc.org.

Exploring Faith through Making Art Sundays | July 15 and August 5

5 - 6:30 pm |K306Multi-generational class from fourth graders to 102 years young!

Join us as we explore how art shapes faith and faith shapes art. No artistic talent required.

Reservations needed for the event and for child care.

For more information, contact Tracey Daniel at tdaniel@whitememorial.org or 919-834-3425, ext. 247.

Registration required the Sunday one week prior to each class at www.whitememorial.org/register.

WMPC | JULY 8, 2018

2018 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

IN REVIEWWHEN YOU PASS THROUGH THE WATERS,

I WILL BE WITH YOU. - ISAIAH 43:2

Each time a child is baptized at White Memorial, our congregation stands and promises to guide and nurture the child by word and deed, with love and prayer, encouraging them to know and follow Christ and to be faithful members of his church. Vacation Bible School is one of the most tangible, fun and meaningful ways that so many members of our church family live into that promise.

During the week of June 18 - 22, 230 children, 60 youth helpers and 135 adult volunteers came together for an awesome week at “Rolling River Rampage,” where we experienced the ride of a lifetime with God! We were reminded to find adventure, acceptance, joy, rest and peace on the river. We

talked about how we can have extraordinary adventures in our everyday lives.

Mornings included assemblies where Rebekah Rivers, Ruth Rapids, and Romper (the cutest river otter around) introduced the day’s theme. Many thanks to pastors Tracey, Grier and Chip for sharing time with us. The fourth and fifth graders did an amazing job acting out several of our daily Bible stories - what talented youth we have at our church. It is a moving experience to see God’s love working through our children!

All around our church campus, children took part in intentional activities - including art, music, movement, science, musical movement, yoga and drama - that illustrated the important themes of our week. The fourth and fifth graders traveled to Morningside to sing hymns and spend time in fellowship with the elderly residents, lovingly giving of their time and gifts.

For our service project, we partnered with church members who will be leading VBS at the Repatriote School in Haiti. We collected money to pay for VBS t-shirts (just like ours!) and to cover the costs of friendship bracelets that our children made during the week. These items will be delivered by both youth and adults traveling to Haiti in July. We cannot wait to see our

friends in Haiti enjoying their VBS week!

It was a joyful and adventurous week at our church, and we give thanks for each of the children that participated, the youth helpers that so enthusiastically gave of their time and energy, and all of the adult volunteers who poured out their love into these children and youth helpers, guiding and nurturing them. We are blessed!

Next year’s Vacation Bible School, directed by Kimberly Layton and Rachel Johnson is planned for

June 17-21, 2019 (dates tentative due to construction plans).Join us for another great week of growing in faith together!

Questions? Contact Lynn Springfield at 919-834-3425, ext. 232,

or lspringfield@whitememorial.org

THANK YOU TO THE MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO MADE VBS A SUCCESS!

Music 101Music 101 sessions will offer a chance for you to understand how to sing in order to participate more fully in congregational songs. We will sing together, have some demonstrations and take questions. We will explore how singing is different from speaking but also how it relates to speaking.

We will explain some of the basic symbols and language of music so that you can better read a hymn page or a simple piece of choir music. We will define the basics of melody, harmony and rhythm.

TWO SESSIONS WILL BE HELD TODAY AND SUNDAY, JULY 15 FOLLOWING 10 A.M. WORSHIP IN S300/CHOIR ROOMEach session will be about 30 minutes, roughly 11:10-11:40. The second session will not be a duplicate of the first,

but a continuation. Both sessions will be video recorded and later available at https://vimeo.com/whitememorialnc.

AND LET ME ADD, THIS WILL BE FUN! - KARL

CONGREGATIONAL QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:“I can’t sing” or “I don’t know how to sing”

“I don’t know how to read music.”“I can sing what I know, but I can’t learn new songs.”

MUSIC DIRECTOR’S RESPONSES:“Let me demonstrate some simple concepts.”

“Let’s break it down into some separate components.”“Once you know a few basics, you can see how a new song uses

the same language as songs you already know.”

PRAYING DURING TIMES OF NEEDWhat does it mean to “pray without ceasing,” as Paul encourages the Thessalonian church? In prayer we present our true selves before God, and we also pay attention for God’s voice and presence in our lives. We pray through words and silence, activism and service, music and art. Prayer is not one-sided, but rather an openness to two-way communication with God.

Whether it is praying for the needs of your family, your friends, our world or yourself, WMPC offers several ways for you to engage in daily prayer. We hope you will join us.

WALK THE LABYRINTH IN DAVIDSON CHAPEL: Tuesdays, 3-8 p.m., and Thursdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (Some exceptions may arise, so please call the church office to check availability.)

CENTERING PRAYER: First and third Tuesdays, 6:30-7 p.m. in W400.

PRAYING OUR CHURCH INTO ITS FUTURE: Fourth Thursdays, 12:30-1 p.m. in Davidson Chapel.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITYStepUp Ministry Summer Meal youth servers are needed for July 24. SignUpGenius registration is open.

MASSANETTA MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCERegistration is still open for July 10-13 session.

ASHEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION TRIPRegistration is still open for August 5-10.

LOOKING AHEAD• MiddleSchoolFallRetreat September 28-30

• HighSchoolBeachRetreat September 29-30: online registration open July 1

• ConfirmationKickOff (eighth grade students and parents) September 9, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

• ConfirmationCommissioning September 9, 11 a.m. OnPoint Service

• YouthMinistryKick-Off September 9, 5-7 p.m.

WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTERDo you want to receive the weekly youth email newsletter that’s full of great information? Contact Deb Smith at dsmith@whitememorial.org to be added to the contact list.